Finance Manager - Part-Time, Impactful Transformation

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time arrangement

Onsite parking

Inner-city location

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is partnering with a respected education organisation undergoing transformation. They seek an experienced Finance Manager to provide financial leadership, strengthen controls and support key initiatives.

The role offers a flexible part-time arrangement (3 days per week) and an initial 6-month contract with potential for ongoing opportunities. You will lead budgeting, reporting, audits and collaborate with the leadership team to drive finance transformation.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA designation.
• Strong accounting and management reporting expertise.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and audit processes.
• Hands-on approach with ability to roll up your sleeves.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in education, not-for-profit or community organisations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial management and reporting activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Prepare management reports and deliver meaningful financial insights.
• Coordinate audit preparation and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
• Improve financial systems, processes and controls.
• Partner with operational stakeholders and budget holders across the organisation.
• Support and mentor a small finance team.
• Contribute to broader organisational improvement and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit processes

Stakeholder management

Hands-on leadership

Education

CA or CPA designation

Job description

Sharp & Carter is partnering with a respected education organisation undergoing transformation. They seek an experienced Finance Manager to provide financial leadership, strengthen controls and support key initiatives.

The role offers a flexible part-time arrangement (3 days per week) and an initial 6-month contract with potential for ongoing opportunities. You will lead budgeting, reporting, audits and collaborate with the leadership team to drive finance transformation.